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Donoff & Lutz, LLC is seeking an associate attorney to join its growing Social Security disability practice. Although the attorney will support all parts of the firm’s practice and litigation, we are looking for an attorney significantly interested in representing disabled claimants at administrative hearings. Although we have other attorneys focused on appellate work, all of our attorneys also spend notable time drafting appeals.
We seek attorneys simultaneously committed to helping the “little guy” and to high-quality legal practice. Our attorneys have litigation backgrounds and have forgone the faux prestige of traditional corporate practice; we went to law school to help people, and expect high-quality work when representing them. We think that this position offers interesting work, the opportunity to do good, and the chance for significant earnings.
We offer PTO, valet parking, and have 401k matching contributions and profit-sharing distributions. After an initial training period, attorneys have some ability to "work-from-home" as helpful, although much of our work benefits from office presence.
We welcome applicants from all career stages. We can both wait for applicants planning to graduate from law school in the spring, and speak to mid-career attorneys looking for a new practice. If you are mid-career and have other legal skills, we are happy to discuss how to continue your current practice at our firm.
If interested, please apply through Indeed or email your resume to zak@donofflutz.com.
Requirements
- Admission to the Ohio bar in good standing, or expected law school graduation in 2027
- Interest in administrative law
- Interest in appellate law
- Sympathy for the downtrodden
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP31
- WOOD SMITH HENNING and BERMAN28
- Tyson & Mendes26
- Goldberg Segalla LLP26
- Frost Brown Todd18
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services31
- Technology & Software8
- Insurance3
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar admission or eligibility to waive into the hiring state
- One to three years of relevant legal experience in the practice area
- Demonstrated legal research and writing skills, including brief and memo drafting
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Experience with document review, due diligence, or case management software
Tips for Your Associate Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Generic legal resumes get screened out fast. Highlight the specific practice area of each role you're targeting, whether litigation, corporate, or real estate, and align your case experience, deal work, or research projects to match that specialization precisely.
Address bar admission in your materials
Many associate attorney postings require admission in a specific state. Confirm your bar status in your resume header and cover letter so hiring managers don't have to guess. If you're awaiting results, note your exam date explicitly.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Show your deal or case load scope
Hiring partners want proof you can handle volume and complexity, not just tasks. Describe the types of matters you worked on, the clients involved by industry, and your level of autonomy, without disclosing confidential details. Specificity signals readiness.
Prepare for a writing sample request
Almost every associate attorney interview process includes a writing sample review. Choose a memo, brief, or contract section you drafted independently, not something heavily redlined by a supervising attorney, and be ready to walk through your reasoning behind key choices.
Negotiate start date around bar results
If you're waiting on bar admission, raise start date flexibility early in the offer conversation rather than after signing. Many firms have a standard protocol for pending admissions, and asking upfront shows professional awareness rather than creating a last-minute complication.
Associate Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate attorneys?
The companies hiring the most associate attorneys right now include Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, WOOD SMITH HENNING and BERMAN, and Tyson & Mendes, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in litigation-heavy practices and corporate transactional groups.
How many associate attorney jobs are remote?
About 56% of associate attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles remain less common than in other legal support functions. Transactional and contract review roles are more likely to offer remote flexibility than litigation positions, which often require in-person court appearances and client meetings.
How do you become an associate attorney?
You become an associate attorney by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, passing the bar exam in the state where you intend to practice, and gaining admission to that state's bar. Most associates enter directly from law school or after a judicial clerkship, lateral moves from another firm, or a transition from a government or public interest role.
How do you get hired as an associate attorney with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience get hired by emphasizing law school clinic work, externships, summer associate positions, or any supervised practice that demonstrates real case or deal exposure. Targeting smaller firms, government offices, or public defenders that train new attorneys on the job improves your odds. A strong writing sample and a clearly focused practice area interest matter more than years of experience at this stage.
What does the associate attorney interview process look like?
The associate attorney interview process typically begins with a screening call from a recruiter or hiring partner, followed by one or more rounds of structured interviews with partners and senior associates. Candidates are usually asked behavioral questions, practice-specific hypotheticals, and to discuss their writing sample in detail. Callback interviews at larger firms may involve a full day of back-to-back meetings across multiple practice groups.
Where can I find and apply to associate attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to associate attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find ones that match your practice area, bar admission status, and experience level, and apply directly to each listing without any intermediary step.
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